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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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